Department: Respiratory Therapy

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift’s Available:  Days

Hours: 12-hour shift, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Location: St. Mary's Medical Center, Blue Springs, MO

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist, or Certified Respiratory (CRT).  Sometimes referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you will, under the direction and authorization of the Medical Director and Cardiopulmonary Director/Manager, perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.

***If you just graduated with your CRT or RRT, new grads encouraged to apply!!***

• Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician
• Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as team lead, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
• Evaluation, diagnosis, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems
• Such patients include those with emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, cardiac failure, and chest trauma

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

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